Nurse Extern - 2F Telemetry

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Extern who is an actively enrolled nursing student with a Fundamentals of Nursing course completed and a current BLS certification. Under the supervision of a licensed RN, you will gain hands-on exposure to ICU practice, participate in patient care activities appropriate to your education, and learn unit workflow and clinical decision-making.

You may assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support care as a patient care

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Under supervision of a licensed RN, gain exposure to ICU practice and clinical decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Obtains vital signs and records measurements.
• Supports patient care as a patient care tech or sitter under supervision.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and respects patient confidentiality.
• Participates in unit workflow and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communicates with health care team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Nursing student

Education

Nursing student enrolled in accredited program

Job description

Summary Of Position

The Nurse Extern is a nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing who has completed a Fundamentals of Nursing Course and maintains a BLS certification. This position is intended to serve as an opportunity for future Registered Nurses providing early exposure to ICU practice, hands‑on learning, and integration into Missouri Delta Medical Center prior to graduation.

Job Description

Job Description

Summary Of Position

The Nurse Extern is a nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing who has completed a Fundamentals of Nursing Course and maintains a BLS certification. This position is intended to serve as an opportunity for future Registered Nurses providing early exposure to ICU practice, hands‑on learning, and integration into Missouri Delta Medical Center prior to graduation.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern participates in patient care activities appropriate to their level of education and competency while gaining exposure to the unit workflow, interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and clinical decision‑making. The nurse extern is not assigned independent patient care responsibilities and must always work under the supervision of a licensed clinical staff member.

The Nurse Extern may be assigned to support patient care roles at times with responsibilities related to their education, training, and demonstrated competency. These duties may include assisting in activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, and supporting patient care as a patient care tech or patient sitter.

Functions Of Position

• Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
• Smiles and talks with patient, even if patient appears unresponsive.
• Serves meals, assists with meals, and feeds patients in an unhurried manner.
• Turns patient, transfers to chair and ambulates patient according to activity order.
• Measures intake and output and records accurately.
• Provides postmortem care according to policy.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as ordered.
• Keeps hall, nurses station, clean and dirty utility room, and linen cart in order; keeps patient environment neat and orderly.
• Reports abnormal intake/output/vital signs/elimination or any change in patient condition to team leader/charge nurse.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
• Records nursing care provided in a clear and accurate manner.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician related information.
• Provides patient privacy at all times.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges. Collects and documents patient admission data correctly. Secures disposition of patient belongings.
• Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures and specimen collection as required.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team members to provide quality patient care.
• Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills.
• Answers call lights timely, ensures personal articles and call lights are within reach and available for use.
• Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.
• Utilizes basic problem‑solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.